Unleash Your Musical Potential Today
Guitar lessons, performances, songwriting classes, and school workshops!
Guitar lessons, in person and virtual
Master rock, pop, fingerstyle and classical guitar styles.
Electric and acoustic.
Songwriting, theory, performance.
Programs available for elementary and high school levels
Create and perform your own original songs.
Learn about musical keys, modes, rhythm, song structure, and more.
Songwriting, theory and performance
School workshops
About your teacher
Join Rock Your Heart Out for guitar and songwriting lessons in Barrhaven, Ottawa. Learn from guitarist and songwriter Cristina Canas and unleash your musical potential today!
30+ years working with kids
25 years in mentoring and leadership
Certified NLP and hypnosis coach
15 years of teaching music and guitar
Home-school environment
1-to-1 and group lessons
Customized lessons for any learning style
Former artistic director of Girls Rock Camp Mississauga
Music Lessons
Explore our diverse music lessons tailored for all ages and skill levels at Rock Your Heart Out.
Songwriting
Learn electric guitar techniques, styles, and songs with personalized guidance from experienced instructor Cristina Canas.
Guitar lessons
Unlock your creativity and learn the art of songwriting in a supportive and inspiring environment from a Grammy-shortlisted songwriter.
Summer camps and school workshops
School workshops in songwriting and rhythm are available at the elementary and high school level. Stay tuned for day camps in 2026!
Band coaching and performance
These services include Tom Jackson's performance method, NLP and hypnosis techniques to manage stage anxiety, and how to run a band, from the relationship management to booking shows to legal issues.
Cristina's guitar lessons transformed my playing! Her passion for music is infectious, and I've gained confidence performing at shows. Highly recommend Rock Your Heart Out!
Emily R.
★★★★★
Gallery
Explore our students' musical journey through photos and performances.
